Recognizing 25 years since the Amtrak Train Derailment in Bourbonnais. Visit the new memorial site here.

Education

Outdoor front of Olivet Nazarene University recreation centerThe Village of Bourbonnais is home to nationally-recognized, state-of-the-art educational institutions. The privilege of educating future generations is shared between two public school districts and several private schools.

At the collegiate level, Kankakee Community College awards two-year degrees and certificates of completion for custom training programs to meet the specific workforce needs of area businesses and industries.

For a college education with a Christian purpose, Olivet Nazarene University is considered one of the nation’s premier Christian colleges established in 1907. ONU offers over 140 areas of study in graduate, undergraduate and doctoral programs to 5,000-plus students. Its park-like campus further serves as the Summer Home of the Chicago Bears.

The Village of Bourbonnais welcomes you to virtually explore these award-winning educational institutions, abundant programs appealing to all ages and more.

The Village of Bourbonnais’ goal as a growing community is to continually improve efforts to provide public information and help increase communication between local government and residents, businesses and visitors. What better way than to have all the information you need right at your fingertips!

Learn in the Village of Bourbonnais. Make an educational impact throughout the world!